Oil Archive (no new posts) An archive of oil related questions and comments.

Can heavy-duty diesel oil be used in motorcycles?

 
Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #101  
Old 11-13-2020, 11:24 PM
mjwebb's Avatar
mjwebb
mjwebb is online now
Seasoned HDF Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: State of Confusion
Posts: 11,888
Received 8,561 Likes on 4,440 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Pat G
Do you have anything useful for me or just gonna troll?
well ok, then consult the spec in your owners manual, don't have an OM then enter your vin on the HD site and view the OM there...which is where you will find the right answer to your question instead of opinions of strangers in the internet trust the manufacturer instructions
 
The following users liked this post:
Pat G (11-14-2020)
  #102  
Old 11-14-2020, 07:26 AM
Randol's Avatar
Randol
Randol is offline
Tourer
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Flatlands of Indiana
Posts: 284
Received 127 Likes on 76 Posts
Default

It sure can, Been using Rotella 15W-40 since 2003 for applications that require a 40w oil. Wet clutch (engine oil) bikes too. For the HD I have been using Mystik 15W-50 semi synthetic.
Just bought a 5 gallon bucket of Mystik this summer.
 
  #103  
Old 11-14-2020, 07:34 AM
Jackie Paper's Avatar
Jackie Paper
Jackie Paper is offline
Seasoned HDF Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Honah Lee
Posts: 34,255
Received 4,548 Likes on 3,799 Posts
Default

A 12 year old thread. Oil threads never grow old. They are so full of T-rex bones? Or is it fern leaves?
 
The following users liked this post:
Randol (11-14-2020)
  #104  
Old 11-14-2020, 11:11 AM
Pat G's Avatar
Pat G
Pat G is offline
6th Gear
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Southern California
Posts: 12
Received 4 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by mjwebb
well ok, then consult the spec in your owners manual, don't have an OM then enter your vin on the HD site and view the OM there...which is where you will find the right answer to your question instead of opinions of strangers in the internet trust the manufacturer instructions

Obviously this forum is here to help fellow riders and help answer many questions we might have. Or should I consult the manual about that too?
 
  #105  
Old 11-14-2020, 11:29 AM
Dan89FLSTC's Avatar
Dan89FLSTC
Dan89FLSTC is offline
Seasoned HDF Member

Join Date: May 2008
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 17,940
Received 8,501 Likes on 4,614 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Pantera99
It'll be just fine. Been running Rotella in my Suzukis for years with no problems.
Do you use it in a Harley?
 
  #106  
Old 11-14-2020, 08:08 PM
Pantera99's Avatar
Pantera99
Pantera99 is offline
Stellar HDF Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: AZ
Posts: 2,073
Received 1,107 Likes on 625 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC
Do you use it in a Harley?
I would if I had no other choice. And in the Suzukis it's lubricating everything & getting crunched between the gears too. But the Suzukis call for 40 wt. I know people who use Rotella in their Polaris motors which call for 50 wt & haven't heard anything bad about it.
 
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
pococj
Oil Archive (no new posts)
83
01-29-2024 12:36 PM
Rockrat
Oil Archive (no new posts)
18
05-28-2014 03:54 PM
Steel Steed
Dyna Glide Models
14
04-05-2012 08:48 PM
papaseven
Oil Archive (no new posts)
23
11-14-2010 08:36 AM
DHart
Oil Archive (no new posts)
5
10-06-2009 11:28 AM



Quick Reply: Can heavy-duty diesel oil be used in motorcycles?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:11 PM.